Drafting players is far from an exact science, and many a GM has been second-guessed for his draft night decisions. I’m willing to bet that every team executive has at least one pick that he would like a mulligan for. While life, and the NBA, doesn’t allow for such opportunities, we at Hoops Rumors decided it would be fun to give our readers a second take at picking players, complete with the benefit of hindsight.
The first NBA Draft lottery picks we’re tackling is 2013’s, the year that the Cavaliers surprised quite a few people when they nabbed UNLV forward Anthony Bennett with the No. 1 overall pick. Quite a number of talented players were in that year’s player pool, including Victor Oladipo, Nerlens Noel, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Rudy Gobert, just to rattle off a few.
In the days ahead, we’ll be posting a series of reader polls that will ask you to vote on the player whom you believe should have been selected with each pick in the 2013 Draft lottery. We’ll continue onward with the Sixers, who held the No. 11 overall pick that season, and who already added a shooting guard with the No. 6 overall selection. Readers, you are now on the clock! Cast your vote for Philadelphia’s pick and check back tomorrow night for the results, as well as for your chance to vote for whom the Thunder should have taken at No. 12. But don’t limit yourself to a simple button click. Take to the comments section below and share your thoughts on the pick and why you voted the way that you did. Also, if I fail to list a player who you think should be selected, feel free to post that in the comments section and I’ll be certain to tally those votes as well.
Draft Results thus far:
- Cavaliers: Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Magic: Victor Oladipo
- Wizards: Nerlens Noel
- Hornets: Rudy Gobert
- Suns: Michael Carter-Williams
- 76ers: Ben McLemore
- Kings: Mason Plumlee
- Pistons: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
- Jazz: Dennis Schröder
- Trail Blazers: Allen Crabbe
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I think Allen Crabbe’s family must have influenced the voting last time, ha! I like the guy, but he wasn’t the 10th-best player in that draft. I have to wonder how long it’s going to take for both the No. 1 (Bennett) and No. 3 picks (Otto Porter) picks to come off the board.
I’ve noticed that one user can vote as many times as they want and it will still count. So perhaps it wasn’t Allen Crabbe’s family, but just his sole crazy cousin who was persistent. Or Allen Crabbe himself. :-)
I was surprised to see him so high on the list especially with all the good centers left over
Serious question… Zeller or Dieng or Steven Adams? All have flaws and even though Zeller has shown the least he probably contains the most upside.
Well…I’d take Alex Len out of the remaining centers. But picking from your list I’d go with Adams. He’s got quite a bit of upside left and good athleticism for a big…plus he drives opponents nuts with his aggressive style of play.
Allen Crabbe… Da F… I’d take a flyer and shabazz based off of his potential scoring ability at pick 10.. He showed some flashes before he got hurt
I’m the one who voted for Allen Crabbe multiple times :)
please go on the bleacher report comment section for nonsensical nonsense
A little self-confidence never hurts! ;)
Alex Len still on the board is surprising. Maybe he’ll last until Dallas picks. Mavs fans need something to cheer them up this offseason.
I’d argue Porter should be the pick for Philly here, but Shabazz would be nice on that team. Wonder what the Sixers would have netted by trading away Muhammad had they actually drafted him. Can’t be more than what they received for trading away MCW, can it?